Tronox Bursary South Africa 2025

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – TRONOX

Tronox is a leading global mining company that focuses on the mining and processing of zircon, titanium ore, and many other minerals. Tronox produces titanium dioxide pigments that are used to brighten and add durability to items such as plastic, paper, and paints.

Tronox is a global workforce known for its diversity and commitment to business practices that are sustainable and safe- ensuring that value is brought to all who aid in the company’s growth (customers, shareholders, and business partners.)

KwaZulu-Natal is one of Tronox’s many Sands Operations. The KwaZulu-Natal Sands operation is located in Empangeni and consists of the Central Processing Complex in Empangeni, and the Fairbreeze Mine at Mtunzini. Hydraulic mining techniques are used at the Fairbreeze Mines, and the main mineral extracted from this mine is heavy mineral concentrate (HMC.) The Fairbreeze Mines then transport the HMC to the Mineral Separation Plant in Empangeni, where it is used to produce rutile, zircoin, and ilmenite. The supply chain of this mineral is essential to not only Tronox KwaZulu-Natal but also their 694 employees and the country as a whole.
 

ABOUT THE TRONOX BURSARY – FIELDS COVERED

Tronox is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for studies towards a BSc/ BEng Electrical Engineering (Process Instrumentation) qualification.

The bursary is available through the KZN Sands Operation, located in Empangeni and Mtunzini, in KwaZulu-Natal.
 

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MORE ABOUT THE TRONOX BURSARY – SELECTION

Applicants will undergo a selection process, which may include psychometric assessments, background screening and medical examinations.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted – if you do not receive any feedback within 4 weeks of the application deadline, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the Tronox Bursary.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE TRONOX BURSARY

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

  • You must be a South African citizen
  • You must have completed Matric
  • You must be studying towards a BSc/ BEng Electrical Engineering (Process Instrumentation) qualification in 2024
  • You must be studying at a recognised and accredited University or University of Technology in South Africa
  • You must have a strong academic record
  • Preference will be given to students residing in the following tribal councils/ municipalities: Kwa Dube Area (Inkosi Dube), Kwa Nzunza Area (Inkosi Nzunza), Kwa Mkhwanazi (Inkosi Mkhwanazi), Ogagwini (Inkosi Zulu), Somopho (Inkosi Mthembu), Macambini (Inkosi Mathaba), Madlebe (Inkosi Zungu), Umhlathuze Municipality, Umlalazi municipality, Mandeni municipality

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE TRONOX BURSARY

Applications must be submitted via email to: zinhle.miya@tronox.com
(Insert the words “Tronox Bursary 2025” in the email subject line).

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Tronox bursary.

Note: candidates must only apply via one method – do NOT submit your application twice.
 

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application will be disqualified):

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Matric certificate/ Statement of Results (certified copy)
  • Proof of acceptance at a tertiary institution for 2025
  • Brief Curriculum Vitae (1 page)
  • Proof of residence from Tribal Council (TC) (certified copy)
  • Valid Driver’s License, if applicable (certified copy)

Note: documents must have been certified within the last 3 months.
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE TRONOX BURSARY

30 September 2024 (at 16:00).
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
 

CONTACT THE TRONOX BURSARY

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact Tronox directly:
Email: Recruitment.KZNSands@Tronox.com
Contact page: https://www.tronox.com/contact-us/
 

Please do NOT contact Tronox if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/

This bursary listing was last updated in September 2024.

SA Bursaries wishes you the best of luck with your application! Please remember to SHARE this page with anyone you know who may be in need of bursary funding.